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04 Dec

MSIB XXIII-063: Safety Advisory – Grading Operations at MM 249 AHP LMR RDB

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-063 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 248 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 250 AHP. This advisory is…

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08 Nov

MSIB XXIII-060: Mississippi River Stone Placement

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, Stone Placement, USACE, USCG

MSIB XXIII-060 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Safety Measures to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ bank stabilization & stone placement…

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19 Oct

MSIB XXIII-059: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Algiers Canal Lock Closure Update 1

Breaking News, BulletinsAlgiers Lock, MSIB, USCG

UPDATE 11/30/2023 The MSIB released on October 19, 2023 – “Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Algiers Canal Lock Closure Update 1, is rescinded, the ALGIERS LOCK HAS REOPENED. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT AT 7:00 P.M. ON 29 NOVEMBER 2023, THE DEWATERING…

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13 Oct

MSIB XXIII-058: Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, Saltwater Sill, USCG

MSIB XXIII Persistent drought throughout the Mississippi River Valley has reduced the flow of freshwater into the Lower Mississippi River, allowing for an intrusion of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico to make its way upriver. Efforts to mitigate the…

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28 Sep

MSIB XXIII-057: Use of Software or Mechanical-Based Engine or Shaft Power Limiters

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-057 On November 1, 2022, amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI entered into force. On January 1, 2023 the requirements for Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity…

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22 Sep

MSIB XXIII-056: VTS Safety Measure – Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction – MM 63.8 AHP LMR – Update 2

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-056 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Safety Measures to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ raising of the emergency Saltwater…

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20 Sep

MSIB XXIII-055: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Algiers Canal Lock Closure

Breaking News, BulletinsAlgiers Lock, GIWW, MSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-055 Commencing on October 2, 2023, and continuing through December 1, 2023, the Algiers Lock will be closed to all marine traffic, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, due to dewatering operations and emergency repairs to the…

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01 Sep

MSIB XXIII-054: Waterway Status – Temporary Closure MM 0 – MM 2 AHP and MM 10 – MM 12 AHP LMR

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

UPDATE 06SEPT23: The Pipeline Removal at MM 11 AHP LMR and the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area (HDDA) MM 0-2 AHP LMR have been postponed until further notice.  The Safety Measure for MM 11 remains in effect as follows:  The Captain of…

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28 Aug

MSIB XXIII-053: Safety Advisory – I-10 Bridge Fender Replacement Operations at MM 229.3 AHP LMR

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-053 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 228.5 to 230 Above Head of Passes (AHP). This advisory is needed to…

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08 Aug

MSIB XXIII-052: VTS Safety Measure – Pipeline Removal Operations MM 11 AHP LMR

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

UPDATE 06SEPT23: The Pipeline Removal at MM 11 AHP LMR and the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area (HDDA) MM 0-2 AHP LMR have been postponed until further notice.  The Safety Measure for MM 11 remains in effect as follows:  The Captain of…

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03 Aug

MSIB XXIII-051: Safety Advisory – US-190 (Upper Baton Rouge) Bridge Construction Operations near MM 234 AHP LMR

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

UPDATE 08AUG23 **Update** The time necessary to complete all rail repairs has been extended. Rail work will be conducted on the railroad side of the US-190 (Upper Baton Rouge) Bridge near LMR MM 234 AHP August 15th – 19thbetween 8:00am…

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28 Jul

MSIB XXIII-050: Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction – MM 63.8 AHP LMR – Update 1

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, Salt Water Sill, USCG

MSIB XXIII-050 On July 27, 2023 the Captain of the Port rescinded the Vessel Traffic Service Safety Measures, outlined in MSIB Volume XXIII, Issue 047 that established one-way traffic at MM 63.8 Above Head of Passes. The saltwater wedge has…

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19 Jul

MSIB XXIII-049: Safety Advisory – Dredging Operations in the Port Allen Lock near MM 228 AHP LMR

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-049 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River near Mile Marker 228 Above Head of Passes (AHP). This advisory is needed to protect persons and…

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18 Jul

MSIB XXIII-048: Waterway Status – Temporary Safety Zone Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Mile Marker 15, West of Harvey Locks

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-048 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, has established multiple safety zones within the Captain of the Port New Orleans area of responsibility. These…

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11 Jul

MSIB XXIII-047: VTS Safety Measure – Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction – MM 63.8 AHP LMR

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

RESCINDED JULY 27, 2023 AT 1158 LOCAL   MSIB XXIII-047 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Safety Measures to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the U.S. Army…

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10 Jul

MSIB XXIII-046: Safety Advisory – Salvage Operations at MM 232.3 AHP LMR Cancellation

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-046 1. Mariners are advised that the salvage operations at MM 232.3 AHP LMR of a sunken barge on the right descending bank are complete. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIII, Issue 037, Safety Advisory…

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06 Jul

MSIB XXIII-045: Safety Advisory – Krotz Springs Refinery Riprap Installation Near Mile Marker 42.4 on the Atchafalaya River

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-045 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River near Mile Marker 42.4, ALON USA. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety…

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30 Jun

MSIB XXIII-044: Safety Advisory – Guide Wall Construction on the Bayou Sorrel Lock at Mile Marker 36 MORGAN CITY-PORT ALLEN ALTERNATE ROUTE

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-044 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route at Mile Marker 36. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels…

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29 Jun

MSIB XXIII-043: Temporary Closure of Grand Pass Channel

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-043 FINAL UPDATE JULY 12, 2023: The pipeline removal project in Grand Pass Channel is complete and the pass is reopened to all traffic. Watch Supervisor VTS Lower Mississippi River   UPDATE THURSDAY, JULY 6: Due to change in…

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27 Jun

MSIB XXIII-042: Fireworks Displays July 1 through July 4, 2023

Breaking News, BulletinsMSIB, USCG

MSIB XXIII-042 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, has established multiple safety zones within the Captain of the Port New Orleans area of responsibility. These…

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